Making A Gold Ring From Scratch

Learning how to make rings is easy and opens up endless possibilities for personalization.

Making a gold ring from scratch. To buy the tools we use please click on the following links. Start with simple ring bands or stacking rings you can make by simply combining silver wire with basic metalsmithing and texturing tools likes hammers and files. My inspiration for this project came to me when i visited the cartier exhibit at the denver art museum. If i were to propose to my cur.

I prefer standard 8 gauge half round wire for ring making but you could use. In an 8 ounce cup combine 1 part ammonia with 6 parts warm water. Rings are my favorite piece of jewelry to collect wear and make. Rinse the band in cold water and let it air dry.

Do not attempt to clean a gold band with ammonia only. Scrub the gold band with the soapy washcloth to remove surface impurities. Since i am a very resourceful machinist by trade i figured that i could try this. Removing scratches from gold rings.